What is the cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Sintra?

The cheapest way to get from Albufeira to Sintra is to bus and line 18200 train which costs €7 - €35 and takes 3h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albufeira to Sintra?

The fastest way to get from Albufeira to Sintra is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Albufeira to Sintra?

The distance between Albufeira and Sintra is 279 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.

How do I travel from Albufeira to Sintra without a car?

The best way to get from Albufeira to Sintra without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €8 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Albufeira to Sintra?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Albufeira to Sintra, including transfers.

Train or bus from Albufeira to Sintra?

The best way to get from Albufeira to Sintra is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €8 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 24m.

Can I drive from Albufeira to Sintra?

Yes, the driving distance between Albufeira to Sintra is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Albufeira to Sintra.

Where can I stay near Sintra?

There are 9539+ hotels available in Sintra.

Albufeira to Sintra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Albufeira to Sintra by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios95 | Loulé / ...
3h 32m
€9–35
Bus, line 18200 train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Lisbon1010 / ...
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra18200 / ...
3h 44m
€7–31
Train
1. Take the train from Albufeira - Ferreiras to EntrecamposIc
5h 24m
€15–43
Drive 276.4 km
1. Drive from Albufeira to Sintra276.4 km
2h 46m
€43–62
Bus, fly, line 18200 train
1. Take the bus from Albufeira to Faro
2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)FAO - LIS
3. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Sintra
3h 39m
€49–202

Albufeira to Sintra by bus and train

84Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.5 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Albufeira, Portugal and Sintra, Portugal?

Rede Expressos operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Comboios de Portugal operates a train from Albufeira - Ferreiras to Entrecampos 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–25 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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